Statement on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Labour for Palestine reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the Palestinian struggle for freedom, justice, and self-determination. This day, recognized annually on November 29, serves as a reminder of the international community’s historical and moral responsibility to stand against the ongoing oppression and dispossession faced by Palestinians under Israeli apartheid and settler-colonialism.

As labour activists, we recognize that the liberation of Palestine is fundamentally tied to the global fight for workers’ rights, anti-racism, and anti-colonial justice. Palestinian workers bear the brunt of Israel’s occupation, from discriminatory labour practices to systemic restrictions on movement, employment, and dignity. The siege on Gaza, the ongoing displacement in the West Bank, the brutalization of Palestinian citizens in so-called israel, and the silencing of dissent through repression and violence must be unequivocally condemned.

We stand against attempts to criminalize solidarity with Palestine through smear campaigns, anti-BDS legislation, and the weaponization of anti-Semitism. These efforts not only undermine the rights of Palestinians but also attack the foundations of free speech, democratic organizing, and international solidarity.

On this day of solidarity, let us reaffirm that no liberation struggle is complete until all forms of oppression are dismantled. We are inspired by the resilience and courage of the Palestinian people, who continue to resist despite 76 years of Nakba and decades of systematic violence.

An injury to one is an injury to all. Let this be the moment we recommit to collective action and solidarity because a free Palestine is a victory for justice everywhere.

End Apartheid. End Settler-Colonialism. Free Palestine.